Wade falls ill; Handscomb takes over wicketkeeping duties in SCG

Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade took ill after being on the field for 10 minutes on Day 3 of the ongoing Sydney Test against Pakistan, on Thursday (January 5). Peter Handscomb took over the wicketkeeping duties as Wade returned to the team hotel. The third day's play was delayed by rain, and when play resumed Wade could only keep for two overs before heading back with illness.

"Matthew felt ill this morning and has had nausea and diarrhoea," Australia's team doctor Peter Brukner said.

The doctor confirmed that Wade received medical attention and his condition will constantly monitored. "He's received medication for his symptoms but is still feeling unwell. After taking the field he realised he was not well enough to continue, hence his decision to come off. He's returning to the hotel to rest and will hopefully recover by tomorrow morning. We will monitor his condition."

Handscomb, who deputised for Wade, has kept wickets in 14 matches for Victoria in Sheffield Shield.